Wide margins give a print book more visual breathing room, improve readability, and leave space for headers and page numbers. For image-heavy books, match page size and format to the image aspect ratio, with square or larger pages often working best.
Essential Concepts: Wide margins aid readability; size pages to fit images; keep aspect ratio consistent.
A table of contents gives nonfiction readers a clear path through the book, helps them find key topics fast, and signals the book’s structure and scope. In print and digital formats alike, it also supports readability, chapter planning, and the author’s voice.
Essential Concepts: TOC guides readers, organizes chapters, supports eBooks and PDFs, and improves clarity.
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An eBook is more than its main text: its front matter, body, and back matter shape how readers find, use, and trust it. Essential sections such as the title page, copyright page, table of contents, and body content do the most work, while optional elements like a glossary, index, and author bio can add clarity and context.
Essential Concepts
Title page, copyright page, TOC, body: required
Optional: dedication, notes, glossary, index, author bio
Structure affects readability and use
